ZIP Code 48027
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Goodells · St. Clair County · Michigan
- Population
- 3,249
- Median income
- $90,417
- Median home value
- $273,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.8%
- Land area
- 96.7 sq mi
34/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48027 in Goodells, Michigan has a population of 3,249. The median household income is $90,417, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $273,700, 2% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.7 square miles in Goodells, St. Clair County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,249 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48027 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48027 sits at $90,417 (23% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,157. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $273,700 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $869 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 48027 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48027.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48027, Goodells, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,249
Population
96.7
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48027?
41.1
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$90,417
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$39,157
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,227
Total Housing Units
1,142
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,700
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$869
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
164
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+64%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48027 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 125 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 140 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 154 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 174 |
| 2024 | -5.6% | 164 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 48027, employing approximately 103 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,239,000.
34
Businesses
103
Employees
$4.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 44.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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